Legal Opinion

In re Barbara S.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided October 24, 2012Published

1Opinion of the Court

The petitioner demonstrated that the appointment of a guardian for Barbara S., the alleged incapacitated person, was necessary to provide for her personal needs and to manage her property and financial affairs (see Mental Hygiene Law § 81.02 [a] [1]; Matter of Adam J. [Gwendolyn J.], 89 AD3d 943, 944 [2011]; Matter of Barbara P. [Doar], 72 AD3d 827, 827-828 [2010]; Matter of Ardelia R., 28 AD3d 485, 486 [2006]). The petitioner further established, by clear and convincing evidence, that Barbara S. was likely to suffer harm because she was unable to provide for her personal needs and management…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. In re Ardelia R.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2006
  2. In re Margaret K.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2005
  3. In re Barbara P.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2010
  4. In re Adam J.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011

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